03 August 2025
If you are returning goods to Kolkata, whether a way bill is required depends on: The state from where goods are being dispatched back to Kolkata (i.e., the origin of the return shipment). The value and type of goods. Whether it is interstate movement. General Rule: If goods are moving interstate (from another state to West Bengal/Kolkata), a way bill or e-way bill is typically required to legally transport the goods. Even for return shipments, the transporter should have a valid way bill/e-way bill documenting the movement. If you are returning goods due to defects, rejection, or warranty claims, still the way bill rules apply because the goods are physically moving interstate. For West Bengal (Kolkata): A way bill is mandatory for interstate movement of goods exceeding the prescribed threshold. If the goods are moving back to Kolkata from another state, the transporter should have a way bill or e-way bill. Conclusion: Yes, way bill or e-way bill is required while returning goods to Kolkata from another state.